Maryland Real Estate Pulse

AREC secured $390 million in fresh institutional commitments from an insurance company and university endowment, bringing total capital past $750...

Mortgage rates are climbing due to inflation, Fed actions, and global factors, but buyers aren't powerless. Focus on these levers that directly shape...

A proposed Montgomery County bill would expand fair housing rules to bar discrimination in rentals and purchases based on citizenship or immigration...

August housing starts fell 2.6% to 1.275 million while permits dipped 2.7%, signaling a "controlled slowdown" rather than a cliff. With 30-year rates...

Downtown Baltimore condo owners at 414 Water St. received surprise $350–$500 surcharges from the Downtown Management Authority (DMA), a...

• Average flat fee for Maryland property sale agreement review is $940 based on 11 lawyer bids
• This delivers 62% savings compared to $2,500...

Maryland homeowners can spot overpayments and appeal opportunities by reviewing SDAT's Real Property Search tool.

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Developers argue that federal, state, and local rules on health and environment add significant costs to new homes.

• Compliance with these...

• Proposed legislation would remove the owner-occupancy requirement, allowing both the primary home and ADU to be rented out.
• Sponsors aim to...

Mortgage rates near 7% drove purchase applications down 19% year-over-year, with buyers pausing decisions and refinance activity collapsing. For Maryland markets this means fewer entrants, softer competition, and added price pressure as sales slow.

Montgomery County's $639,540 median price rose 3.3% year-over-year in August, yet this headline masks softening conditions.

• Pending sales plunged...

State lawmakers are weighing tax increases and new local revenue powers to close projected budget gaps starting next year.

• Homeowner costs:...

Flood Watch active overnight for Garrett and Western Allegany counties, where 3+ inches of rain on saturated ground could trigger flooding. DMV areas along I-95 also face wet weather and possible flooding risks.

• Home values show no single national effect from data centers, varying sharply by local market.
• Electricity rates rose 21.4% in counties with 10+...

Ocean City beach condos offer low-maintenance ownership and strong summer rental demand, but success hinges on due diligence.

• Location tiers:...

U.S. housing inventory reached a six-year high in August at 1.53 million homes, with new listings at a four-year peak.

• Prices holding firm:...

Annapolis holds steady with $633,333 average values, up just 2% year-over-year, and homes pending in about 10 days.

• Sellers: Preparation and...

National trends show buyers gaining ground through factors beyond the 30-year fixed rate.

• Inventory at 7-year high: Active listings reached...

Maryland buyers need more than a down payment to close—plan for 2% to 5% extra in costs.

• Lender fees & appraisal: Origination, underwriting, and...

A new Realtor.com tool maps exactly what share of homes in each ZIP code fits a given budget, revealing sharp affordability gaps even inside the same...